Learning about urban landmarks with Kishore Seetharaman
HNC’s research assistant Kishore tells us why he dove into the field of environmental gerontology and how he journeyed from Chennai to Canada.
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Symposium recap: Living Together 2025
Two-day ‘collective action’ event gathers nearly 200 people to dig into the connections between housing, social health and resilience.
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An interview with Charito Gailling
Charito explains the link between social connectedness and positive health outcomes.
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An interview with Scott and Rebeca
The importance of staff training.
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An interview with Ana and Ame-Lia
The power of a shared vision.
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An interview with Sherri Crane
On looking for long-term solutions for those seeking affordable housing.
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An interview with Katia Tynan
Strong neighbourly connections are critical to helping communities survive, adapt, and thrive.
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Living Together 2025 Symposium Wrap-Up
A video overview of the 2025 Living Together Symposium.
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An interview with Oliva Tomlinson
Olivia Tomlinson shares how her passion for fostering connection and belonging shapes her academic, professional, and personal life.
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An interview with Ksenia Stepkina
Ksenia Stepkina, founder of Good Neighbour Kitsilano, reflects on her experiences at the Living Together Symposium.
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An interview with Jia Hu
Housing and social connection as intersecting social determinants of health.
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An interview with Michelle Cooper-Iverson
The power of people and perspectives in forwarding change.
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An interview with Anthony Kuperschmidt
A reminder that collaboration and advocacy, together, build community.
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An interview with Dan Levitt
BC’s Seniors Advocate reminds us of the vital link between housing and health
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What makes an age-friendy home?
A version of this article was originally published by Happy Cities in March 2025. This post supplements the “Building Social Connections Toolkit: Age-friendly Edition,” which illustrates how to design home…
